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Written question asked by Martin Horwood (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 22 June 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 June 2006. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Thursday, 29 June 2006 on behalf of the Home Office.


National Wildlife Crime Intelligence Unit

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assessment he has made of the likely impact on the investigation of organised wildlife crime of the decision not to include the National Wildlife Crime Intelligence Unit within the new Serious Organised Crime Agency.
Answer

During the creation of SOCA, discussions took place with stakeholders about the best arrangements for the National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU). It was agreed this particular issue would be led by the police with other agencies working with them.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
448 c652W;448 c653-4W; 80768
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Crime Nature conservation
Link
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